Susie Avis Stump

Nov. 8, 2012

Susie Avis Stump died at home on Nov. 7, 2012. Sue was born on Dec. 8, 1919 at the family farm near Cedar, Kan. She was the second of eight children born to Sarah Elizabeth Perkins Smith and Winfield Smith. Sue lived with her family until her mother's death in 1932. She then worked as a live-in housekeeper for neighbors. When she was 18 years of age she moved to Brush, Colo. with her brother, Clarence Smith. She worked in the Duckwall's Store in Brush. She met and married Ben Filla and they farmed near Akron, Colo. where Sue raised thousands of turkeys. Sue had one son, Bernard James Filla.

Sue later married the love of her life, Charles B. Stump. They celebrated their 48th wedding anniversary on July 19, 2012. Sue and Charlie ran an electrical business in California where Sue managed the finances. They moved to Fort Collins, Colo. in 2005. Sue and Charlie traveled throughout the Southwest and spent wonderful times boating and fishing on Lake Mead and Lake Powell. Sue was an excellent gardener and cook, and her pies were the best. She taught herself to play the organ and was gifted by being able to play any music that she heard. Sue was known for helping family and friends throughout her life.

Sue is survived by her beloved husband, Charlie; her son, Jim; three sisters, Katherine, Ella Rea, and Beth; and many nieces and nephews. She was a great lady and will be greatly missed. Private services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent in Sue's name to Pathways Hospice in Fort Collins, Colo.